Bones of the pectoral girdle

Question 1

Introduce the scapula - contributing joints and location

3 borders, 3 angles, 4 fossae, 6 other bony landmarks

Answer 1

(blank view) of the scapula contributes to the
glenohumeral and acromioclavicular joint. Sits on posterior aspect of ribs 2-7
Bony landmarks
-lateral, superior and medial borders
-inferior, superior and lateral angles
-supraspinous, infraspinous, subscapular, glenoid fossae
-acromion, coracoid, spine, suprascap notch, supra and infra glenoid tubercles

Question 2

Introduce the clavicle - contributing joints and location

2 roughened surfaces for ligament attachment

Answer 2

(blank view) of clavicle contributes to the acromioclavicular and sternoclavicular joints. Sits above the anterior first rib between the sternum and the scapula
Bony landmarks
-trapezoid line, conoid tubercle for respective ligaments

Question 3

Introduce the sternum - contributing joints and location

3 main parts, 2 main features

Answer 3

(blank view) of sternum contributes to the sternoclavicular joint. sits on the mid part of anterior ribs 1-7
Bony landmarks
Parts - manubrium, body, xiphoid process
-jugular notch, sternal angle

Question 4

Introduce the proximal humerus - contributing joints and location
1 head, 2 necks, 2 tubercles, 1 tuberosity, 2 grooves

Answer 4

*tip head always faces medially (blank view) of proximal humerus contributes to the glenohumeral joint. Sits on the glenoid fossa of the scapula
Bony landmarks
-humeral head
-anatomical, surgical neck
-greater tubercle, lesser tubercle 
-deltoid tuberosity
-bicipital groove, radial groove